Job Summary

We are Civil Construction company seeking a Human Resources Manager with proven experience in a similar role.

Our long-established Civil Construction business is seeking a Human Resources Manager to manage our small HR team and take HR to the next level for us. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious HR professional ready for the next step in their career who can contribute to our people processes and foundations, be part of a team and expand their skills and experience within a fast-moving and growing organisation.

You will play a key role in helping to build and embed best practice policies and processes and provide a range of generalist HR & IR advice and support to employees and management.

About us

JK Williams (JKW) is a well-established and highly regarded Civil Construction business situated in Penrith.  We place high significance on traditional values while recognizing the importance of contemporary practices.

About the role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage end to end HR policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Develop and implement a performance review and succession planning process.
• Oversee compliance with modern awards, company Enterprise Agreements, National Employment Standards, and the Fair Work Act 2009.
• Work with Department Managers to develop and implement strategic recruitment programs.
• Manage and resolve employee relations and industrial relations issues including Fair Work matters.
• Oversee and manage the HR functions including but not limited to recruitment, on-boarding, exit interviews, performance improvement plans and employee performance management.
• Support and coach other members of the HR team, being a point of escalation on all HR related topics.
• Management of learning and development programs.
• Provide HR reporting and data analytics for senior management.

About you

As the HR Manager, you will bring with you your experience in a similar role, working in a fast paced, high growth/high change environment. 

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources with minimum of 5 years generalist HR related experience 
• Strong working knowledge of industrial awards and enterprise agreements.
• A practical, down to earth approach to compliance issues with sound problem solving skills.
• Excellent organisational & time management skills.
• A great communicator at all levels of the business.
• Be able to demonstrate experience managing performance improvement plans, ER issues and grievances, providing advice and recommendations.
• Strong working knowledge of HR legislation, with the ability to apply it practically and develop aligned policies and processes. 
• Have a consultative approach with the ability to guide and coach others.

What we offer

The role offers a highly organised, focused and energetic individual the opportunity to put their expertise into practice in a responsive and professional organisation striving for "Distinction".

Furthermore, we offer:

• An attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fantastic team to work with.
• Hybrid work arrangements.

If you feel you have the right skills and experience, then please apply now.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  Applicants should also note that preferred candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.